$500 Build

[xnin3]

So, this isn't anything major, and this isn't really set in stone. But I'm thinking of trying out AMD. Here is a mock-build, that I think will be good for everyday use, but also good for most games currently.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131651

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161379

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227

Case Fans (2): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998101

P.S. I have run benchmarks with these specifications for games like Skyrim, Saints Row: The Third, Modern Warfare 3, and other new games, and it performs at a High Performance, but please tell me anything else you think I should add.

 

[jmsellars1]

That looks OK if you really have to go with AMD but you could get a Pentium G620 and an HD 6850 for this price, the CPU is about the same in most games and the GPU is way better.

 

[zooted]

That is a weak graphics card. I wouldn't try to run any of those games with anything under a 6850. (which is 30-40 dollars more) Like jm said^ you could do a pentium sandy bridge which offers superior gaming experience (at stock, although you could overclock that phenom to better performance levels.)

Also do not go with a cheap psu go with a quality reputable brand like corsair, antec, seasonic, pc power&cooling etc...

 

[jmsellars1]

This would blow that away in games:

Intel Pentium G620
8GB Mushkin Enhanced Essentials
ASRock H61M/U3S3
HIS HD 6850 1GB
Seagate Barracuda 500GB
Antec Earthwatts EA-430 430W
Fractal Design Core 1000
LG DVD Burner

Total - $504.92 (Newegg) before $20 rebates